I’m realizing more and more than this holds true for my life and well-being of my family’s lives. I understand that cleaning while having a child is like brushing your teeth while eating Oreos, but I won’t give up! I’ve learned that if I keep the kitchen island and the entry console clean, I’m ok with clutter. Laundry, dishes piled in the sink and toys strewn can all wait until after Soph’s in bed or even the next day. Find your ‘spot’ that you need to tidy and stay cleared of clutter to keep your sanity. I’d love to know where your ‘spot’ is or if you’ve ever brushed your teeth while eating Oreos.
Be Brave
Life is hard. At least once in everyone’s life, there is a decision to be made or action to be taken that seems impossible. Be brave. Continue Reading about Be Brave →
Stay Focused
Have you ever had so many things on your to-do list that you were paralyzed? Sometimes I can not figure out where to start because there is so much to do. Right now, I’m lucky enough to have the time and resources to learning new programs to improve this blog.
I’m researching AdSense, Tailwind, CoSchedule and what program is best for graphics. I’m learning LightRoom for editing and organizing my photos while practicing photography. I just got a new video editing program for all of the video we’ve taken this past year. All of this is being accomplished during the 1 hour nap Sophie takes during the day and once she goes to bed. I’m so lucky to have the time and energy to put towards these passions but sometimes I just have to remember to keep my eye on the horizon and stay focused. One at a time.
Create Play Learn
Create. Play. Learn. These three things are what I live for. What I want my days, weeks, years to look like. Yes, there will always be chores, tasks, jobs to do but let’s all create, play and learn more. Take time to do these more and your life will definitely be more fulfilling. What are you working on creating, playing or learning more of?
Relaxation IN Anxiety OUT
I have a new mantra for when I’m breathing and trying to calm down. I picture relaxation coming in through the new air I’m breathing in and anxiety going out with my used air. Sometimes just doing this for a few minutes can really help re-focus what’s important. It helps me not get so frustrated when Sophie is throwing the third meal I’ve made her on the floor or when Lexi won’t stop wining to go outside, even though she won’t step foot outside. There’s no room in our minds or bodies for anxiety. Just breathe it out.